Senior Business Controller

Join Fastned at the forefront of Europes electric vehicle and charging infrastructure revolution! As we rapidly expand our charging network across Europe the opportunity to attract and serve more EV drivers is growing fast. To accelerate this growth we are looking for a Product Designer to help our operational teams at the heart of our organisation. Together with 400 colleagues from over 45 nationalities spread across 10 countries we drive change in the energy transition. What sets us apart is our focus on reliability sustainability and clean energy. We have been awarded Best Charging Network in the UK France Switzerland and the Netherlands further establishing Fastned as a leading player in the field.

The Role

As our Senior Business Controller you arent just crunching numbers youre a strategic partner supporting and guiding business performance growth. Reporting to the Head of Business Control youll dive into complex data and turn it into the clear actionable advice our Directors and (Supervisory) Board need to keep Fastned on track.

Youll use your financial expertise to support our teams across Europe building strong relationships across different cultures and departments along the way. If youre someone who thrives in a fast-growing organization where no two days are the same youll feel right at home here. Together well ensure our performance growth stays as ambitious as our mission.

What youll do

• Be a Strategic Partner: Use your business acumen to analyze KPIs and dashboards highlight trends providing expert advice that helps Business Managers hit their goals.

• Forecast the Future: Build reliable three statement financial models and scenario analyses for cash management and high-stakes investment decisions.

• Own the Budget: Track opex and capex across Europe benchmarking performance and aligning updated estimates with the business.

• Scale for Growth: Identify opportunities to boost financial performance and proactively optimize our business processes ensuring our financial operations are lean scalable and ready to support our rapidly expanding network

• Collaborate Across Borders: Work on diverse projects involving commercial propositions marketing activities operations retail product & engineering in a high-growth international environment.

• Support Group Reporting: Contribute to our quarterly and annual IFRS reports and participate in dialogues with the Audit Committee.

• Finance Domain Expertise: Knowledge of related finance domains such as accounting tax and treasury is considered a strong asset and will be highly valued in this role.

About you

• 5 years of experience in a similar role and ideally you hold a Masters in Finance Economics or Accounting.

• You are a clear communicator and have the maturity to influence decision-making at the board level.

• Youre a master of management control investment appraisal and valuation.

• You dont just use existing tools youre a master tool-maker who can build scalable solutions from scratch.

• You love unpacking complex issues and collaborating closely with Data Analysts to ensure our information flows are seamless and our outputs are strategic.

• You have a hands-on inquisitive attitude. Youre quick to spot risks and opportunities and youre comfortable taking full ownership of complex projects with a high degree of autonomy.

• You are fluent in English. Additional European languages are considered a plus.

• Most importantly you have a genuine passion for the energy transition. You want your work to mean something and are excited to help Fastned grow.

Join us in building a better future!

We work hard to change the world but we dont forget to recognise & celebrate our successes big and small. We focus on work-life balance provide genuine work flexibility and have family-friendly policies in place. Electric mobility is new territory for you Dont worry! As part of your onboarding you will participate in a series of exciting workshops where you will learn everything about our industry and fast-charging infrastructure. Our benefits package includes:

• A training and development budget of 3000 per year per employee because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities.

• Daily vegetarian lunches snacks & drinks are provided at our office.

• To fully embrace the EV lifestyle and ensure seamless travel to job sites youll get access to our fully shared electric pool cars.

• 29 holidays 2 Mission Days you can use to contribute to Fastneds mission or to support a cause that is important to you.

• Pension plan fully covered by Fastned.

• Stock option plan: We believe in shared value creation.

• Mental Wellbeing with nilo health: Access to a confidential mental health platform offering 1-on-1 coaching with psychologists group sessions and a variety of digital self-care tools.

• Enjoy a sponsored membership providing flexible access to a wide network of gyms fitness classes and wellness facilities across the NL.

• Going the extra mile for parents: Beyond offering paid parental leave that goes well above the legal minimum we provide personalised coaching through Foundree to support your well-being and confidence at every stage of your parental journey.

• Understanding womens health is beneficial for all of us fostering empathy improving communication and creating a more inclusive workplace. Thats why we teamed up with Flouria providing you with quick access to a broad range of womens health professionals.

• Other perks include food and drinks available all day at the office various social gatherings and exciting yearly company trips!

Interested in making an impact

We would love to have a conversation with you! Apply now send us your CV and explain in your motivation letter why youre excited about joining Fastned. Here are the next steps of the hiring process:

1. A call with Daiana our Talent Partner

2. An Interview with the Head of Accounting & Financial Control

3. Case study at the office

4. Coffee chat with the team

Then its time to welcome you on board to Fastned!

Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds gender identities sexual orientations religions neurodiversity disabilities parental status or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.